Tirk Trey Koh Kong | Cambodian Seafood Dipping Sauce

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned fish is often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger can substitute for galangal in flavor, though it's milder.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and galangal; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add lemongrass and chili; stir to combine and cook for another minute.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add fish sauce and sugar; stir until dissolved.

Introduce fish pieces to the pot and cook until just opaque, about 5-7 minutes.

Add kaffir lime leaves and lime juice; stir gently to combine.

Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil and coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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